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The Ministry of Health and Wellness in Mauritius has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sri Kauvery Medical Care to enhance cooperation in specialized healthcare services. This partnership aims to improve access to advanced treatments for Mauritian patients and includes provisions for training local healthcare professionals and providing accommodation for patients undergoing treatment in印度.
Africa-Press – Mauritius. In a bid to strengthen cooperation in specialised healthcare services and reinforce the capacity of the national health system, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Kauvery Medical Care (India) Limited, yesterday in Ebene.
The signing ceremony, held on presence of the Minister of Health and Wellness, Mr Anil Kumar Bachoo; the Junior Minister of Health and Wellness, Mrs Anishta Babooram; the Acting Senior Chief Executive of the Ministry, Mr Parmanand Mawah; the Medical Director of Kauvery Hospitals, Dr Iyappan Ponnuswamy, as well as other personalities.
In his address, Minister Bachoo described the MoU as an important step in expanding international collaboration in the medical field and improving access to advanced treatment options for Mauritian patients. He recalled that the Ministry has concluded several MoUs with overseas hospitals to facilitate treatments not currently available in Mauritius.
The partnership with Sri Kauvery Medical Care will promote knowledge exchange and cooperation in high-specialty areas such as organ transplantation, neuro-intervention, paediatric surgery, bone marrow transplantation, and cardiac electrophysiology. By virtue of the MoU Mauritian healthcare professionals will receive advanced training and technical expertise to support the upgrading of local medical facilities.
Additionally, Kauvery Hospital has handed over two guest houses to the Ministry to accommodate Mauritian patients and their families undergoing treatment in India. The hospital has also donated equipment for the Renal Unit that is soon to be inaugurated. These measures, he said, testifies Government’s commitment to modernising healthcare services and ensuring Mauritians benefit from high-quality specialised medical care.
Dr Ponnuswamy welcomed the partnership, expressing confidence that it will greatly benefit Mauritian patients who will have access to comprehensive services at affordable costs. He further pointed out that Kauvery’s support centre in Mauritius will ensure post-operative follow-up care for patients returning from India. Free teleconsultation services will also be available, reducing the need for patients to travel for hospital visits, he added.
Mauritius has been actively seeking to improve its healthcare system through international collaborations. The signing of this MoU with Sri Kauvery Medical Care marks a significant step in expanding access to specialized medical services that are not readily available locally. Such partnerships are essential for enhancing the capacity of the national health system and ensuring that patients receive high-quality care.
Historically, Mauritius has engaged in various agreements with foreign healthcare institutions to facilitate medical treatments abroad. These initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to modernizing healthcare services and addressing the needs of its population, ensuring,
